Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
To avoid paying workers’ comp benefits employers will try to insist that an employee was really an independent contractor. Workers’ compensation is the type of insurance that an employer has to take out to ensure that if their employee is injured while on the job, the employer has the assets to cover any damages or … Read more
One way an employer can try to deny your benefits is by claiming you were an independent contractor. There are many advantages for both independent contractors and those who employ them. If you are an independent contractor, you can take on many positions at once and work, or not work, as you want. If an … Read more
The amount of back pay you may be entitled to recover can be significant. Federal and state laws and regulations govern the payment of wages. If your employer has not paid you in full for all of your work, you may be entitled to penalties and payment for the wages you are owed. Wage and … Read more
No employer is legally able to terminate an employee due to that employee filing a work injury claim. Workers’ compensation insurance is the coverage that an employer has to take out in the event that one of their workers gets hurt. As a way to ensure that an employer has the assets to cover the … Read more
Work campers can face a number of obstacles when trying to file a workers compensation claim. If you have not heard of the phrase โwork campers,โ you are not alone. Many senior citizens who are not yet ready for full retirement are buying campers and traveling around the United States taking on temporary jobs. In … Read more
If you have been injured at work, there are some exceptions to the “no sue” rule. When you collect workersโ compensation benefits, you are typically not allowed to sue your employer. If your employer carries workersโ compensation insurance, you must make a claim through their carrier should you be hurt while on the job. Workers’ … Read more